Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 597864 - One employee killed, two injured by exploding propane tank

Accident Summary Nr: 597864 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 08/02/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109298307	08/03/1995	2621	0	Ponderosa Georgia

Abstract: Employee #1 was filling a small 20 lb propane cylinder tank. Employees #2 and #3 were standing in the vicinity of Employee #1. The cylinder ruptured, flying up and striking Employee #1 on the face and killing him. Employee #2, who was struck by the blast, suffered a broken right arm and injuries to his face. Employee #3 suffered an injury to his right eye and several cuts on the upper exposed skin of his face.

Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, CYLINDER, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, PROPANE, STRUCK BY, ARM, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109298307	Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported
2	109298307	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported
3	109298307	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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